Digital Flashcards to Boost Children's Interest in English Communication

Kholilah Yuniar Nasution; Reysa Putri Br. Sitepu; Rani Angelika Manurung; Lismawarni; Rizqi Himmawan Ardya Pulungan; Vandri Perdana Panggabean

doi:10.51826/jelpa.v2i2.1287

Digital Flashcards to Boost Children's Interest in English Communication

Kholilah Yuniar Nasution

Reysa Putri Br. Sitepu

Rani Angelika Manurung

Lismawarni

Rizqi Himmawan Ardya Pulungan

Vandri Perdana Panggabean

This study examines the effectiveness of combining digital flashcards with the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach to enhance interest and communication skills in English among elementary school children. Conducted at SD Negeri 058116 Kwala Sawit in Tangkahan, a rural tourist area in North Sumatra, the research employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) model to test the impact of this innovative method in an under-resourced educational setting. The study involved 56 grades 5 and 6 students who completed two planning cycles: implementation, observation, and reflection. Results indicated a substantial increase in students' interest and engagement, with a 10.25% improvement in learning interest. Moreover, student proficiency in conversational English rose, as 72% of fifth graders and 78% of sixth graders demonstrated correct responses in practical dialogues after the intervention, a rise from the initial 40%. This study offers insights into the potential of digital, interactive tools to support language acquisition, especially in rural or resource-limited environments. These findings suggest that digital flashcards, combined with CLT, can provide a sustainable and engaging approach to language learning, fostering enthusiasm and communicative competence in young learners.

Keywords: English Language Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) Digital Flashcards Classroom Action Research (CAR) Communication Skills

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